District of Columbia Arts Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified Opioid Treatment Programs in Washington, D.C., to improve patient engagement and holistic care for individuals receiving treatment for opioid dependence.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that provide youth sports and arts programs, helping to enrich the lives of local children and youth through structured activities.

This grant provides funding for District resident curators or nonprofit organizations to create and present innovative visual art exhibitions that focus on social justice or showcase contemporary cultural practices.

This program provides financial support to local visual artists and nonprofit art organizations in Washington, DC, to acquire and showcase their artwork in public government buildings, enriching the community's access to the arts.

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to small to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC that focus on the humanities, helping them strengthen their operations and sustainability.

This grant provides funding for artists and organizations to create public artworks that engage and enrich communities in Washington, D.C.

This grant provides funding to individuals and nonprofit organizations in the District of Columbia to create and present arts and humanities projects that benefit local communities and enhance cultural experiences.

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Washington, D.C. that focus on the arts, humanities, or arts education, helping them sustain their operations and enhance cultural experiences for the community.

This funding opportunity supports individuals and non-profit organizations in preserving historic and cultural sites, encouraging community engagement and education in preservation efforts.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative performing arts projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, enabling multiple presenters to engage audiences through high-quality performances and community-focused activities.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Mid-Atlantic region to host live performances and community engagement activities featuring artists, with a focus on accessibility and geographic diversity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and tribal governments for community-based projects that celebrate and promote folk and traditional arts in the Mid Atlantic region.

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized nonprofit arts organizations in specific U.S. regions to present professional performing artists and engage their communities through public performances and activities.

This grant recognizes and rewards individuals, businesses, and organizations in Washington, D.C. for their innovative contributions to sustainability, focusing on environmental, economic, and social equity initiatives.

This program provides free training in journalism to empower Washington, DC residents aged 18 and older to tell impactful local stories through workshops and mentorship.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to create innovative public humanities projects, such as festivals, exhibitions, and performances, that engage and educate the community.

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations in Washington, DC, to create projects that celebrate and preserve the culture and heritage of local communities, culminating in a public event to showcase their work.

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in Washington, DC, to document and preserve the oral histories of local residents, focusing on community collaboration and culturally significant themes.

This grant provides funding for DC-based individuals, community groups, and nonprofit organizations to create innovative public programs that showcase existing oral history collections and engage the local community.

The 2025 Rec for All Programming Grant, administered by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), seeks to support community-based organizations in delivering inclusive and accessible recreational opportunities for youth in the District of Columbia. This initiative aligns with Mayor Bowser's goals of fostering physical, social, and emotional wellness while promoting skill development and community engagement. Applications must be submitted electronically through the Grants Management System by January 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST, and late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. The program provides funding of up to $100,000 per award to support the launch or expansion of structured recreational programs. Eligible categories include Cultural Arts (e.g., mural development, theater, and drama therapy), Youth Development (e.g., leadership development and STEM/STEAM education), Environmental Initiatives (e.g., gardening and nutrition), Sports/Athletics (e.g., fitness and e-sports), and Therapeutic Recreation. Programs must deliver at least 120 hours of structured services over a minimum of six weeks to youth aged 6–18. Applicants must demonstrate their capacity to provide high-quality programming and align their proposals with DPR’s core values of equity, inclusion, empowerment, community, sustainability, and innovation. Proposals must include a detailed program narrative, participant recruitment strategies, an itemized budget, and proof of the program’s location and accessibility. Grantees are required to comply with reporting, monitoring, and branding requirements set by DPR, including regular updates and data collection. Applications will be evaluated by a review panel based on scoring criteria, including organizational and participant profiles, program description, and budget justification. The total funding pool for FY25 is $2 million, with multiple awards anticipated. Notifications of award decisions will be issued after a thorough review process, and grantees must meet compliance requirements, including background checks and site inspections, before program launch. Organizations interested in applying are encouraged to attend the pre-application meeting on December 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at DPR Headquarters. For additional information or assistance, contact LaShaun N. Basil at [email protected]. Detailed requirements and application materials are available on the DPR Grants webpage.